Conquering Negative Body Image

This book discusses the causes of negative body imaging, explains risk factors for the disorder, and offers advice on eating in a healthy manner.

Approximately a half million U.S. teens struggle with eating disorders, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. The body’s transition from childhood to adulthood can be confusing and even traumatic. It is during adolescence that many of us develop negative body images, which can distort the way we see ourselves and our lives. Such negative images can affect our self-worth, our relationships, and our health. This valuable resource helps readers determine whether they have a negative body image, understand the roots and potential dangers of such thinking, and learn to overcome the problem and accept and celebrate their bodies.

Examines the causes and consequences of negative feelings about one's body and discusses ways to develop a more positive and accepting self-awareness.

An internationally recognized authority on body image shows readers how to combat destructive and unhealthy attitudes towards their physical appearance. The eight-step program developed by Thomas Cash shows readers how to evaluate a negative body image, change self-defeating "private body talk", and create a more pleasurable, affirming relationship with the body. Illustrations, charts and tables.

"Describes the causes and consequences of a negative body image, and suggests ways to overcome this self-perception."--From source other than the Library of Congress

The purpose of "The Empowered Woman: Building a Positive Body Image and Self-Esteem" is to empower women in their 20's to 40's who are struggling with body image issues to build a positive body image and self-esteem. The book is designed to help women understand the root causes of their negative body image and self-esteem issues and provide practical tools and techniques to overcome them. .The book is written specifically for women who are looking to improve their self-esteem and body image. It is designed to be accessible and easy to read, with practical advice and exercises that can be implemented immediately. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of building a positive body image, including understanding the root causes of negative body image, changing negative thought patterns, and developing healthy habits.

Based on Cash's clinically tested program, this major revision of "The Body Image Workbook" offers those who are concerned or distressed about their body image an eight-step program for transforming their relationships with their bodies.

This book explores body image, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It reviews the causes and symptoms of negative body image and BDD, as well as strategies teens can use to seek help and develop positive body image. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.